Sr. Controls Engineer

LuxWall is focused on the product development, scaling and commercializing of innovative glass products and solutions for the built environment. LuxWall’s transparent insulation technology, Enthermal, provides a step change in energy performance by significantly reducing convective, conductive, and radiative heat gain and heat loss in buildings. Acting as a transparent thermos bottle for buildings, LuxWall has the potential to reduce global carbon emissions by more than 0.5 gigaton per year with mass adoption. Enthermal will forever change the way buildings are designed and constructed for the future sustainability of our planet.

We are excited to offer you an opportunity to work at LuxWall, Litchfield, MI for roughly one year. This assignment will allow you to gain valuable experience and broaden your skill set. Following this period, you will transition to LuxWall’s Factory 2 plant in Detroit, MI., where you can apply the insights and expertise gained during your time at Litchfield. We believe this will be a rewarding experience that will strengthen your career development within our organization.

The Sr. Controls Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and control systems to optimize production processes. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring seamless integration between production equipment and enterprise systems, driving operational efficiency, and improving overall manufacturing performance.

Position Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimize control strategies for industrial automation systems.
• Ability to read, understand and modify electrical and network drawings. Experience with Rockwell Integrated Architecture Builder is preferred.
• Ability to select appropriate components to maximize system performance and control cost.
• Understanding of organized programming techniques including use of UDT’s and appropriate application of AOI’s.
• Design and program PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems. Design control systems to regulate the behavior of dynamic systems. This involves analyzing system requirements, developing mathematical models, and designing control algorithms to achieve desired performance objectives.
• Implement Control Algorithms: Once the control systems are designed, implement the control algorithms in software or hardware components, such as PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) or microcontrollers.
• Experience with Rockwell Studio5000 PLC and Ignition HMI platforms is preferred.
• Experience with various communication networks including TCP/IP, Profibus, Modbus TCP and Modbus RTU.
• Ability to use Bridges and Third-Party modules to integrate multiple communication protocols.
• Experience with Servo, VFD, and Direct Start Motors. CIP Motion experience is preferred.
• Experience with CIP Safety and Hardwired Safety applications.
• Experience Setting up and Interfacing with Barcode readers. Cognex and Keyence experience preferred.
• Integrate control systems with MES and other enterprise systems to enable real-time data acquisition and analysis.
• Implement and verify tracking systems to monitor progress of units through the production lines.
• Conduct system testing, validation, and troubleshooting to ensure functionality and performance. Fine-tune controller parameters to optimize system response and ensure stability and robustness.
• Monitoring System Performance: Continuously monitor the behavior of controlled processes, using feedback from sensors and other data sources. Assess system performance and adjust maintain optimal operation.
• Troubleshooting and Diagnostics: When control systems encounter issues or malfunctions, diagnose the problems and implement corrective actions to restore normal operation.
• Integration with Other Systems: Collaborate with other disciplines to integrate control systems into larger systems and processes. They ensure seamless communication and coordination between different components of the overall system.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation of control system designs, configurations, and changes for reference and future troubleshooting.
• Upgrades and Enhancements: As technology evolves, upgrade control systems and incorporate new features or enhancements to improve system performance.
• Lead or participate in engineering projects related to MES and control systems.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure project milestones are met on time and within budget.
• Prepare and present technical documentation, reports, and project updates to stakeholders.
• Analyze production data to identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains.
• Implement best practices and industry standards for MES and control systems.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and trends in manufacturing automation and MES solutions.
• Control engineers prioritize safety considerations in their designs and implementations, ensuring that control systems meet regulatory standards and safety requirements.
• Help build preventative and predictive maintenance requirements and plans for automation related equipment in manufacturing.
• Ensure programmed systems achieve critical targets including output per hour, process yield, unscheduled downtime, MTTR, MTBF, number of required operators and other critical parameters per manufacturing planning and targets.
• Ensure that all automation equipment is installed and operated in a safe manner and has appropriate engineering controls, where applicable, to ensure safe operation.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or a related engineering discipline.
• Highly proficient in PLC programming and communication, including Rockwell, Siemens, Yaskawa and Schneider.
• Extensive experience writing PLC code for new manufacturing processes.
• Extensive experience commissioning new equipment.
• Experience in MES and ERP software, such as Ignition and SAP.
• Experience with Barcode Readers preferred.
• Experience in glass fabrication preferred.
• Deep understanding of manufacturing processes and workflow
• Experience with data acquisition and analysis from production equipment
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams

Work Environment

• Minimum 50% Plant floor (PPE required)
• Requires working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, chemicals, and varying temperatures and noise levels.
• Constant communication with employees, peers and management
• Overtime as required
• Frequent need to give concentrated attention to surroundings

LuxWall, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

All applicants must complete and pass a drug screening and background check. LuxWall's process is a 10-panel drug screen which includes marijuana.

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